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Practice Area

Criminal Law

Being investigated or charged with a criminal offence can be overwhelming and may have significant consequences for your reputation, employment, family and future opportunities. The decisions you make in the early stages of a matter can often have a substantial impact on the outcome.

 

At Blackwell Short, we assist individuals facing criminal and traffic law matters throughout Orange and the Central West. Whether you have been contacted by Police, charged with an offence or are required to appear before a court, obtaining advice early can help you understand your options and protect your interests.

 

We regularly assist clients who are:

  • Facing criminal charges

  • Attending a police interview

  • Applying for bail

  • Responding to an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO)

  • Dealing with domestic violence allegations

  • Appearing before the Local or District Court

  • Appealing a criminal conviction or sentence

  • Facing traffic or licensing offences

  • Preparing for a defended hearing or jury trial

Our team understands that every matter is different. We work closely with clients to ensure they understand the process, the potential outcomes and the steps available to them at every stage of their matter.

We assist with:

  • Local Court Criminal Matters

  • District Court Criminal Matters

  • District Court Appeals

  • Bail Applications

  • Traffic & Driving Offences

  • Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs)

  • Domestic Violence Matters

  • Licensing Offences

  • Assault Charges

  • Drug Offences

  • Defended Hearings

  • Jury Trials

Our Team

Alison
Alison

Alison Neville

Director

Danielle Hughes
Danielle Hughes

Danielle Hughes

Solicitor

Alex Trudgett
Alex Trudgett

Alexandria Trudgett

Solicitor

Support Team

Caitlin Elliot

Law Student

Kate McGeoch

Family Law

Victoria Neiberding

Family Law

Get in Touch

60 Hill Street, Orange NSW 2800

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Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. Legal practitioners employed by Blackwell Short Lawyers Pty Ltd ABN 36 151 156 446 are members of the scheme.


The material on this website is for general information purposes only. Approach us with your specific circumstance for legal advice.

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